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Burien City Council to swear in Patricia Hudson at special meeting this Thursday, Aug. 6

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026

The Burien City Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. this Thursday, Aug. 6, with an agenda that includes the oath of office for Patricia Hudson, an update […]

Burien City Council terminates Adolfo Bailon, fills vacant seat, hears of utility tax hike & more in marathon session

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 28, 2026July 29, 2026

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BREAKING: Patricia Hudson selected to fill vacant Burien City Council Position 2 seat at Monday night’s meeting

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 27, 2026July 27, 2026

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Drivers should expect lane and ramp closures on I-5 and SR 509 in south King County next week

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 24, 2026July 25, 2026

Burien City Council may appoint new councilmember at its meeting on Monday, July 27

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 24, 2026July 26, 2026

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King County Flood Control District invests nearly $1.8 million in District 8 habitat restoration projects

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 22, 2026July 22, 2026

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VIDEO: Cities of Burien, SeaTac and Des Moines challenge Port’s airport expansion impacts at July 14 open house

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

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Rep. Adam Smith to host aviation forum with Sen. Tina Orwall and Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins at Highline College this Saturday, July 18

by Scott SchaeferJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Burien City Council names five candidates for vacant seat, approves zoning changes, has friction over $67,000 settlement

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 14, 2026July 15, 2026

Burien City Council to select 5 finalists from 14 applicants for vacant seat at Monday’s meeting

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Are you ready to vote in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4? Here’s who’s on the ballot

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 7, 2026July 7, 2026

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 4, 2026July 4, 2026

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Burien’s Town Square Park water fountain shut down again after recent damage

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 2, 2026July 2, 2026

King County to shift homeless services contracts under KCRHA restructuring plan

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 2, 2026July 1, 2026

City of Burien hosting virtual meetings July 1 & 7 on proposed North of NERA zoning changes

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Burien City Council approves one year moratorium on new data centers, hears concerns over NERA zoning, immigration arrests, school relocation & more

by Mellow DeTrayJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026

City of Burien receives $200,000 ARPA grant that will bring 12 new murals to city

by B-Town Blog StaffJune 29, 2026June 29, 2026

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: 2027 Burien Gallery Program seeking Artists

by B-Town Blog StaffJune 27, 2026June 29, 2026

Burien City Council to hear NERA rezone proposal, data center moratorium, transportation fee update & more on Monday, June 29

by B-Town Blog StaffJune 26, 2026June 26, 2026

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BAT Theatre to read Declaration of Independence at Des Moines 4th of July celebration

by B-Town Blog StaffJune 25, 2026June 25, 2026

City of Burien reminds residents that all 4th of July fireworks are illegal, fines reach $5,000

by Scott SchaeferJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026

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State seeks public input on proposed toll discount program for SR 509 and SR 167

by B-Town Blog StaffJune 24, 2026June 25, 2026

Last call at City Hall: deadline to apply for vacant Burien City Council seat is this Friday, June 26

by B-Town Blog StaffJune 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Burien City Council challenges Sea-Tac Airport expansion, eyes data center moratorium, seeks applicants for vacant seat & more

by Mellow DeTrayJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026

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Burien, Des Moines Airport Committees unite to challenge Sea-Tac expansion impacts

by Sarah ToceJune 13, 2026June 13, 2026